Discernment - Daily Inspiration Series | Episode 3
Discernment is a tool for freedom and the path to inner peace; it comes from a place of empowerment when we decide to investigate the truth for ourselves before going along with the plans or motives of others. This episode trains us to empower ourselves.The word in this episode calls on
us to be multidimensional, to use all of our faculties when weighing conditions, or planning
strategies.
Discernment comes from a place where we rise
above emotions, the
influence of others, and we seek for ourselves
the knowledge lying beneath the surface
of the situation. Often people with great
personas and their own agendas will try to influence us to go against our better judgment by playing on our
emotions, or making us feel we are
outcast, or "wrong" if we don't follow along.
Discernment comes from a place of empowerment
when we decide to investigate the truth
for ourselves before going along with the plans
or motives of others. Discernment gives us the authority and ability to make empowered choices.
Discernment is a tool for freedom and the path
to inner peace. Do not ever let anyone
take your decision-making power away from you. Often we feel powerless to say "no"; we do what
others want to gain acceptance, or to
feel important or needed. Sometimes we fear repercussions if we go against the grain. This type of behavior leaves us vulnerable to being manipulated and allows
us to be controlled by others. Discernment
asks you to do what is important and
right for you first, remember that an empty cup cannot quench anyone's thirst. If you constantly put the opinions,
needs of others ahead of your own, you
are left empty.
NOW LET’S DO THIS!
Take a look at a situation where you feel you
tend to be swayed
greatly by others. Consider the reasoning of all
parties.
Weigh all the objectives, all the potential
courses of action that can be taken. Look
deeply into the situation from all angles and empower yourself to make the decision that feels right in your own
heart. Write about this in your journaling. What
did you learn from this experience? Have
you been giving more of your personal power away than you would like? Take positive actions towards personal empowerment based on your discerning ability.
